Bronze Age Gold from Wales
Albert Medal, bronze, presented to Isaiah Thomas
Albert Medal, Land, Second Class (No 21). Bronze Albert Medal with inverted 'A' and 'V' in centre with red enamel surround, around which words 'FOR GALLANTRY IN SAVING LIFE ON LAND' inside a garter surmounted by a queen's crown with loop suspension and a crimson and white silk ribbon. In original red box (broken) with inscription in gold letters stamped on top of cover.
Presented to Isiah Thomas, Colliery Manager, for saving life at Tynewydd Colliery, April 1877.
Collection Area
Industry
Item Number
33.266/2
Creation/Production
Phillips, Bros. & Son
Date: 1877
Acquisition
Donation, 6/1933
Measurements
Length (mm): 70
Width (mm): 35
Length (mm): 18
Material
bronze
enamel
silk
Location
Big Pit National Coal Museum : Pit Head Baths Gallery (DC 3.05 Tynewydd)
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